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Patricia Lee Gamblin, age 82 of Sparta, Tennessee passed away April 10, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones at Saint Thomas Rutherford in Murfreesboro, TN.
She was born March 23, 1943 in Pontiac, MI to the late Milbern and Ora Bell Fortson.
She was proceeded in death by her parents; late husband, Richard Gamblin; brother, John David Fortson.
Patricia is survived by her children, Wesley (Michele) Gamblin, Terry (Butch) DeRosa, Wendy Gamblin; nine grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; also, she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Arrangements:
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.thurmanfuneral.com.
Thurman Funeral Home is Honored to assist the Family with arrangements.
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44 North Main Street, Sparta, TN 38583
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